MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

slim, stylish design

high-resolution display

fast processing speed

lightweight portability

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate connectivity options

efficient multitasking

average battery life

mediocre display resolution

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) and ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) vs. ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.77 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.79 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.6 kg
Colour Grey Slate grey
DISPLAY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, 82% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost 2, ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Qualcomm QCA8171 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Interfaces LAN
HDMI
Microphone input
Headphone output
Mini DisplayPort
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included MSI Creator Center McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS MSI P65 9SE (879DR Creator) ASUS P1411CEA (EKI5X)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features MIL-STD-810G tested, Cooler Boost Trinity+ technology BIOS protection
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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